Viv and Panya Participate in Hoof Care Training

Come behind the scenes with us, as we observe 11-month-old Viv and 2-year-old Panya participating in hoof care training with their primary trainers, Amy and Kayla. You'll see some big training milestones, like Panya's first time approaching the foot block and Viv practicing putting her hoof on top of the block! Go, girls!
It's not all yard zoomies and lettuce snacks for these two energetic young giraffe. Thanks to their trusting relationships with their keepers, you're about to see how incredibly intelligent and confident they are.
As the two newest hoof care program participants show off their skills, Amy and Kayla, CMZoo giraffe keepers, tell us why hoof care is so important for giraffe. They also talk through the various milestones of hoof care training, and how Panya and Viv are making great progress.
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[@carlaolaughlin2504]

Love you guys 🦒❤️

[@angieb2052]

Thank you for sharing that was great. ❤️❤️

[@christineatherton9425]

Good job girls and good job ❤️trainers being so patient with them and letting the giraffes decide

[@Wrayven571]

Great teamwork! Kayla and Panya and Amy and Vivie ❤🦒

[@bettydoherty1983]

It is amazing how big Viv and Panya are getting! They did a great job with Amy and Kayla. It was wonderful seeing this training -- I felt like I was there watching and cheering for them!! Thank you Amy and Kayla!!

[@jenng2454]

Awww Viv is getting so big and such a good girl! So good seeing Panya joining the rest of the tower and being comfortable

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

Well done! Have missed these guys!!!💖💖💖😃

[@InstantKarma313]

This video was awesome! Now we know why a Panya and Viv was in the side yard today, which they didn’t seem very happy about at first lol! Some great zoomies for us however! Vivie is growing up too fast! Vivie is so smart! Good for Panya pushing her way through the herd to be first (it’s hard being the new kid on the block)! Stay confident Panya! Great job Vivie! 🧡🖤🤎

[@dragonflylove7636]

I just love your training practices with all of the animals in your care 💛

[@sheilamatuszak9984]

Smart animals and caring keepers!

[@deborahpetitpas2332]

Our baby girl Viv is getting so big, She's loving all the attention and treats

[@pamelahicks517]

I can't believe how big they both are!!! I'm not used to looking at them with a human on ground level to get that kind of perspective and judge their size. I remember when Viv was born and now look how much she's grown. We love all the giraffes and love having two princesses to love. Thank you for sharing these beautiful giraffes with us!!!

[@sharondrury5676]

Ok, Amy, time for the bug zappers. ☺️ Much love to all of you. Thank you Kayla and Amy.

[@conveychemistry]

This is so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!! Such loving animals they are.

[@sallynorth1248]

Thank you, so good to see how they are trained, hope Viv is being a good girl😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ytunbekannternummer2662]

How do giraffes take care of their hooves in the wild without human intervention?

[@jslovesgiraffes3662]

Panya is adorable and smart and Viv is adorable,such a fast learner💗💗

[@janetbennett4278]

❤🦒🦒❤💕💕💋💋